"The Divine Spirit is the source and origin of ALL that is good within us. He it is who enables you to see things in their true light, and take a correct view of them; to think, and speak, and act at all times in a right way. Every pious thought your mind conceives, every holy desire and aspiration your heart elicits; and every profitable word that passes your lips; every noble and meritorious action that beautifies your life — all these come from the Holy Ghost, and through Him receive their increase, their maturity and their perfection. It is He who enables you to pray in a manner pleasing to heaven and beneficial to yourself; to hear the word of God so as to keep it [...]. In a word, it is the Holy Ghost who, by His grace, enlightens you to know what is good and virtuous, and strengthens you to act in accordance with that knowledge, by avoiding all that is evil, and shunning every sinful and vicious practice." Fr. Fiege, The Paraclete.
CALL TO ACTION: While the world continues to lift man up above its God, may we recall the truth and reality that we are but dust and ashes and live in this humility!
Source: "Fountain of Living Water" by Rev. A. A. Lambing LL.D., pages 73-74; Fr. Pustet & Co. Publishers and Booksellers (copyright 1907); Nihil Obstat: Remigius Lafort, S.T.L., Censor; Imprimatur: John M. Farley, Archbishop of New York
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